There are a whole lot of fun exciting edutaining places to visit in North Cyprus. We have compiled a few favorite spots.
Blue Lagoon (Akamas) excursion from Paphos
Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark
Enjoy the aquatic attractions of Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark . The biggest of its kind in the Paphos region, this fun-filled aquapark offers chutes, rides, and swim fun for all. Plunge down slides, waft along a lazy river, catch the surf at wave pools, and watch the youngsters enjoy the kids’ zones. Otherwise, lounge on the sunbeds and refuel at the food spots.
Waterworld Water Park in Ayia Napa
Waterworld in Ayia Napa, the largest water park in Cyprus. Your admission ticket offers all-day access to the park’s attractions, including thrilling water slides such as the Aeolos Whirlpool, Thunderbolt and Lightning, and Quest of Heracles, plus various swimming areas, wave pools, Jacuzzis, and a lazy river.
Cyprus East Coast Cruise with Onboard Dinning
Cruise along the east coast of Cyprus, with plenty of stops to swim along the way, with this day cruise from Ayia Napa aboard a triple-decker boat. You’ll pass by the ghost town of Famagusta and the sea caves of Cape Greco, stop to swim and snorkel at the Blue Lagoon and Konnos Bay, and dine on an included lunch on board.
Tour to Troodos mountains and villages Paphos
Head out into the Troodos Mountains with this cultural tour, which mixes sightseeing and culinary adventure. After a visit to the coastal Aphrodite’s Rock, you’ll make your way inland, visiting traditional villages such as Lofou and Omodos along the way. You’ll also stop at the Timios Stavros Monastery and the Millomeris Waterfalls, with cheese and wine tastings and a break for lunch in Platres along the way.
Caves Jeep Safari from Protaras & Ayia Napa
Explore scenic caves and natural bridges in Cyprus with this half-day Jeep safari. Go off-roading in a 4×4 on the island’s east coast and visit sea caves and the Blue Lagoon. Stroll across the lover’s bridge for good luck and go for a swim in Konnos Bay. Stop at a café overlooking the bay for free time to relax with a coffee or beer.
Wave Dancer Fireworks Night Cruise
Take a nighttime dinner cruise with live entertainment and fireworks aboard the Wave Dancer I. You’ll sail from Paphos to Yeroskipou Bay, while dancers and musicians begin their evening performance. Your crew will then drop anchor for a full-course buffet dinner, followed by more music and dance and a fireworks display, put on just for you and your fellow passengers.
Adonis Falls.
Adventurous travelers who want to take control of their own travels will enjoy this half-day tour of Akamas by ATV. You’ll drive along rugged paths to the beautiful Adonis Waterfalls, passing Coral Bay, the sea caves shipwreck, and other sights along the way. Stop for lunch at the falls and then enjoy cooling off in the refreshing water that’s cold year-round.
Tombs of the Kings
UNESCO-attested and officially a part of the Paphos Archaeological Park, the mighty Tombs of the Kings are certainly worth a mention in their own right. They date back as far as the 4th century BC and offer an insight into the great mixing of architectural traditions and cultural heritage that took place on Cyprus in antiquity. Note the monolithic construction, and how the dusty colonnades of the various sepulchres emerge almost organically from the sandstone and windswept cliffs here on the edge of Kato Paphos. Curiously it’s Egyptian and Greek styles that dominate, with excavations revealing Doric colonnades and subterranean crevices where the bodies of Hellenistic and Roman noblemen were stowed.
Ghost Town
During 1571-1878, Varosha was a small Turkish village under the sovereignty of the Turkish Ottoman Empire. Varosha’s land belonged to the Turkish Cypriot religious foundations (Abdullah Pasha Vakif, Lala Mustafa Pasha Vakif, and Bilal Aga Vakif). In 1878, the Turks rented the Cyprus island to the UK. At the beginning of 1900s, British administration transferred the Turkish lands in Varosha to the Greek Cypriots without notifying their Turkish owners and without the consent and permission of Turkish owners.[7]
According to the constitution of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960, United Kingdom made payment to the Turkish Cypriot side in return for the usage and renting of Turkish Cypriot areas in Varosha during 1900s and 1960.[citation needed]
In the early 1970s, Famagusta was the number-one tourist destination in Cyprus. To cater to the increasing number of tourists, many new high-rise buildings and hotels were constructed. During its heyday, Varosha was not only the number-one tourist destination in Cyprus, but between 1970 and 1974, it was one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and was a favorite destination of such celebrities as Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Raquel Welch, and Brigitte Bardot.[8]
Before 1974, Varosha was the modern tourist area of the Famagusta city. Its Greek Cypriot inhabitants fled during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, when the city of Famagusta came under Turkish control, and it has remained abandoned ever since. Entry to Varosha was opened to civilians in 2017.
